E1054 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2015 on that day near Soissons, France ‘‘. . . he Antonio was named in his honor; and, in 1941, where he researches family genealogy, coordi- crawled alone into an enemy trench for the Camp Barkley, a WWII Army installation, was nates special events, and participates in Civil purpose of capturing or killing enemy soldiers named after him. War reenactments. Matthew is a diligent stu- . . . He killed 4 of the men and took the re- In 1989, the Army recognized Private Bar- dent and boasts a superior academic record. maining 4 men prisoners.’’ While taking them kley as the first Hispanic Medal of Honor re- Upon graduation from Forest Park High to the rear, an artillery shell shattered one of cipient. School, Matthew will be the first in his family Edwards’ legs. For his actions that day, Pfc. Private Barkley, and the other Medal of to go to college. He will attend Virginia Com- Edwards received the Medal of Honor. Honor recipients from Texas, proudly served monwealth University in the fall, majoring in David E. Hayden was born in Florence, their state and country during the First World Criminal Justice. Texas. He served as a Hospital Apprentice War, and they will forever be remembered for Casey Peschka attends Woodbridge Senior First Class in the U.S. Navy serving with the their brave actions. High School and is a member of the Ad- Marines. On September 15th, 1918, near 100 years later we still remember the Texas vanced Placement Scholars, National Honor Thiaucourt, France his brave actions earned boys of WWI, those that served and returned, Society, Viking Norsemen Community Service him the Medal of Honor. His citation reads, those that served and returned with the Club, and Student Activities Council. He ‘‘During the advance, when [his comrade in wounds of war, and those that served and did serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the school arms] was mortally wounded while crossing an not return. newspaper, The Valkyrie, and as Team Cap- open field swept by machinegun fire, Hayden And that’s just the way it is. tain of the Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse Team. One unhesitatingly ran to his assistance and, find- f of Casey’s most notable achievements is serv- ing him so severely wounded as to require im- ing as co-founder of ‘‘El Fuego’’ or ‘‘The Fire,’’ mediate attention, disregarded his own per- CONGRATULATING FRANCIS HOW- a recreational soccer team that raises funds sonal safety to dress the wound under intense ELL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL FOR for ACTS to help combat hunger and poverty machinegun fire, and then carried the wound- ITS PLACEMENT IN THE TOP 25 in the local community. In college, Casey will ed man back to a place of safety.’’ MISSOURI RANKED HIGH major in Biology and Organic Chemistry and Samuel M. Sampler was born in Decatur, SCHOOLS plans to pursue a career in medicine as an Texas. On October 8, 1918, near St. Etienne, Oncologist. France, the young U.S. Army Corporal be- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Anna Stapor will graduate as valedictorian came the third Texan in WWI to earn the OF MISSOURI from C.D. Hylton High School in June. Anna’s Medal of Honor. When his company suffered IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teachers characterize her as an ‘‘exception severe casualties during an advance under Monday, July 13, 2015 among the exceptional.’’ With an extensive list machinegun fire, ‘‘Cpl. Sampler detected the of academic achievements, Anna won First position of the enemy machineguns . . . Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Place in the Prince William Youth Salute and Armed with German handgrenades, which he today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- was named an Advanced Placement Scholar had picked up, he left the line and rushed for- gratulating Francis Howell North High School with Distinction. She is a member of the Na- ward in the face of heavy fire until he was for its placement in the top 25 Missouri high tional Honor Society and the French Honor near the hostile nest, where he grenaded the schools as ranked by U.S. News and World Society, and is also a recipient of the Presi- position. His third grenade landed among the Report. dents Volunteer Service Award. Throughout enemy, killing 2, silencing the machineguns, This school’s administration, teachers, and her high school career, Anna has participated and causing the surrender of 28 Germans, students should be commended for all of their in a number of clubs and organizations; who he sent to the rear as prisoners. As a re- hard work throughout this past year and for among them, Virginia Girls State, National sult of his act the company was immediately their commitment to education. Council on Youth Leadership, Prince William enabled to resume the advance.’’ I ask you in joining me in recognizing Model United Nations, and AIU High School These three Texans who earned the Medal Francis Howell North High School for a job Diplomats. Anna was the Captain of Hylton’s of Honor were among the ones who survived well done. Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse Team, re- the war. f ceiving the following honors: Most Valuable A fourth Texan also earned the Medal of 2015 PRINCE WILLIAM CHAMBER Player, The Coaches Award, and Honorable Honor during WWI, but gave his life during the SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Mention for All Conference Field Hockey De- actions for which he earned the medal post- fender. In the fall, Anna will attend Virginia humously. Tech and major in Industrial Design to design David B. Barkley, of Hispanic descent, was HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY products to benefit poverty-stricken commu- born in 1899 in Laredo, Texas. His father was OF VIRGINIA nities. in the U.S. Army and his mother was a Mexi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join can-American native of South Texas. Monday, July 13, 2015 me in commending the 2015 Prince William David enlisted in the Army before his 18th Chamber Scholarship recipients for their birthday. Not long after, he was sent to the Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today achievements both in and out of the class- frontlines in France. On November 9, 1918, to commend the Education and Innovation room and in thanking the Prince William Private Barkley’s actions went above and be- Committee of the Prince William Chamber and Chamber of Commerce for their support of yond the call of duty. to recognize the scholastic achievements of educational excellence. the 2015 Prince William Chamber Scholarship His Medal of Honor citation reads: f ‘‘When information was desired as to the Program winners. Focused on educating the enemy’s position on the opposite side of the workforce of today and tomorrow, the Prince TRIBUTE TO EMILY GRAVLIN Meuse River, Pvt. Barkley, with another sol- William Chamber seeks to highlight the talents dier, volunteered without hesitation and swam and achievements of high school seniors who HON. DAVID YOUNG the river to reconnoiter the exact location. He have demonstrated a commitment to both aca- OF IOWA succeeded in reaching the opposite bank, de- demic success and community involvement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spite the evident determination of the enemy This year’s scholarship recipients are nothing to prevent a crossing. Having obtained his in- short of exceptional and for that I wish to rec- Monday, July 13, 2015 formation, he again entered the water for his ognize the following individuals: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise return, but before his goal was reached, he Matthew Critchley, Forest Park High School today to congratulate and recognize Miss was seized with cramps and drowned.’’ Casey Peschka, Woodbridge Senior High Emily Gravlin of Creston, Iowa, for winning a David Barkley’s body was not returned School State Championship at the Iowa High School home until 1921. His body was laid in state at Ann Stapor, C.D. Hylton High School Rodeo State Finals on June 5th, 2015. Emily the Alamo, ‘‘The Cradle of Texas Freedom,’’ Matthew Critchley is a lifelong resident of is the daughter of Michelle and Wayne Han- making him the second person to ever receive Dumfries, Virginia. Given his deep roots in the son and David Gravlin Sr. that honor, and then buried in San Antonio community, Matthew has expressed a par- Emily placed first in barrel racing after a National Cemetery. ticular interest in the history and legacy of the successful season at various rodeos through- His brave actions were acknowledged at Town of Dumfries. Currently he serves on the out Iowa. Her victory is the culmination of home and abroad. He received medals from town’s Parks and Recreation Commission and many years of hard work, training, and com- France and Italy; an elementary school in San volunteers at the Weems-Botts Museum peting. She has qualified for the 67th National

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The main characters in Calvin’s ad- gratulating Emily for a great season, and wish- School venturous dream were constant, grounded and ing her nothing but continued success as she Allyson Davis, Marsteller Middle School made many sacrifices. Those characters in- competes at the National Rodeo Finals this Deborah Ellis, Minnieville Elementary cluded Alean Brock, Calvin’s father, Calvance week and in all her future endeavors. School Brock who doubled as Calvin’s coach through- f Megan Hostutler, Patriot High School out his boxing career, and his precious sister Heather Mainwaring, Montclair Elementary Alexis. CONGRATULATING WRIGHT CITY School Alean Brock fought the cancer like a cham- HIGH SCHOOL ON ITS BRONZE Franki Miller, Old Bridge Elementary School pion and with all steadfastness continued to MEDAL AWARD Kathryn Miller, Dale City Elementary School encourage Calvin to pursue his dream. Along Michael Neall, Student Learning the way, Calvin achieved the honor as Na- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Joanne Ortiz, Marumsco Hills Elementary tional Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion OF MISSOURI School in 1998; and in 1999 with Alean standing tall, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kimberly Papandrea, Special Education bruised by her cancer, but never defeated, Monday, July 13, 2015 Matthew Ragghianti, Osbourn Park High Calvin won the U.S. Amateur Championship at School 201 pounds. Alean, Calvance and Alexis Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Kelly Riley, Swans Creek Elementary cheered Calvin on to Sydney Australia where today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- School he participated as an U.S. Olympics Boxing gratulating Wright City High School on its Barbara Rohr, West Gate Elementary Team Member during the 2000 Olympics. With Bronze Medal Award as a top Missouri High School strength and determination borrowed from his School from U.S. News and World Report. Lori Sterne, Stonewall Jackson High School This school’s administration, teachers, and mom’s playbook as she continued her battle Lydia Stewart, Osbourn Park High School with cancer, Calvin went forward to fight his students should be commended for all of their Wendee Sukanovich, Montclair Elementary hard work throughout the past year and for first well-known opponent, Clifford Etienne, School one of Mike Tyson’s opponents whom Calvin their commitment to education. Rebecca Utter, Battlefield High School I ask you to join me in recognizing Wright defeated by round 3 TKO on January 21, Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join City High School for a job well done. 2005. Alean reached deep and found the zeal me in commending these teachers for their to cheer Calvin on to win the title of IBF World f commitment to education and professional de- Title Challenger in 2006. Still continuing to RECOGNIZING THE TEACHERS OF velopment. The Prince William County Public throw knock out punches at her cancer, Alean PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUB- School Division delivers a world class edu- dug down deep to find strength, but never LIC SCHOOLS GAINING CERTIFI- cation due to the tireless efforts of teachers wavered when she learned that Calvin would CATION FROM THE NATIONAL who make excellence the standard. be forced into early retirement after suffering BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL f an injury that caused damage to the retinal in TEACHING STANDARDS his right eye. TRIBUTE TO MRS. ALEAN Mr. Speaker, it is fitting that on July 18, ANDERTON BROCK ON THE OCCA- 2015 family and friends will gather from all HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY SION OF HER 66TH BIRTHDAY across the United States to pay tribute to OF VIRGINIA CELEBRATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alean Brock, including her mother and father, Rebecca and Clinton Anderton, her daughter, Monday, July 13, 2015 HON. ALMA S. ADAMS Alexis Brock and the apples of her eye, her Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF NORTH CAROLINA two grandchildren Jizelle and Brycen along to recognize the Prince William County Public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with their parents Calvin and Yolanda Brock. School Division teachers who recently re- Monday, July 13, 2015 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise ceived certification from the National Board for and join me in paying tribute to Alean Professional Teaching Standards. The Na- Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Anderton Brock, the picture of unwavering tional Board is an independent nonprofit orga- pay tribute to one of North Carolina’s most de- courage, determination and compassion that nization governed by classroom teachers, serving citizens, and a very special con- we all should strive to emulate. stituent, Mrs. Alean Anderton Brock. I applaud school administrators, school board leaders, f governors and state legislators, higher edu- Mrs. Brock on several significant fronts, first cation officials, teacher union leaders, and and foremost as the dedicated and nurturing PATRICIA APY: AMERICAN BAR business and community leaders. mother of Charlotte’s own Olympian Boxer, ASSOCIATION’S 2015 GRASSROOTS The teachers have met the standards estab- Calvin Brock. Equally worthy of mentioning, ADVOCACY AWARD WINNER lished by the National Board, and have under- Mr. Speaker, is Alean Brock’s redefinition of gone a rigorous application process that re- courage which she exhibited throughout her HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH quired they demonstrate the knowledge, skills battle as a two-time breast cancer survivor. OF NEW JERSEY and accomplishments that comprise teaching During her former years, Alean attended Eliza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES beth City State University and was crowned excellence. A Board Certified teacher supports Monday, July 13, 2015 a vision of teaching based on the following their Homecoming Queens. Alean is compas- five core principles: sionate and kind and imparts words of encour- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I Teachers are committed to students and agement to everyone whom she meets; as a am pleased to call attention today to the great their learning; result, Alean has earned the ‘‘most favorite’’ work and humanitarian achievements accom- Teachers know the subjects they teach and person status among her family and friends plished by Patricia Apy, who recently received how to teach those subjects to students; who are spread across the United States. the American Bar Association’s 2015 Grass- Teachers are responsible for managing and Mr. Speaker, all who love and admire Alean roots Advocacy Award. monitoring student learning; Brock for her courage, determination, stead- A partner at Paras, Apy and Reiss, P.C. in Teachers think systematically about their fastness and compassion, thought it would be Red Bank, New Jersey, Ms. Apy was selected practice and learn from experience; and appropriate to honor and pay tribute on the for this extraordinary honor by the Board of Teachers are members of learning commu- occasion of her 66th birthday. Governors of the 400,000 member ABA—for nities. Over the years, Mrs. Brock has exhibited her ‘‘outstanding support of legal protection I would like to extend my personal congratu- unwavering courage, determination and has and assistance to members of the military.’’ lations to the following National Board Cer- remained steadfast during her bouts with In announcing the award, the ABA noted tified Teachers for receiving their respective breast cancer. Those persons who are most that Ms. Apy is ‘‘recognized as one of the na- certifications. familiar with Alean Brock will support the claim tion’s leading experts in family law’’ who has

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